7.62mm L4 series........

[Peter Laidler]

I'd be starting with the tried and trusted old .303" magazines and go from there because they are another 'known' - in that they are an original FIT in your gun. The similarities between the .303 and 762R are just too great to ignore. But that is the starting point from someone who ain't tried it!

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[Peter Laidler]

Good technical discussion and I am inclined to agree with that sentiment Joe. BUT....... I always remember that old saying. 'Where there's a will, there's a way' But better still, the corrected version of one of my old bosses. Where there's a will, there's usually a simple way. On the other hand, one of my '.....more recent' bosses, MUCH higher in rank to me, changed all that to '.....where there's a will, I can usually make it a difficult way! And he usually did!

I'd like to think that the .303" magazine is the way to go BUT get rid of the platform guide and use an articulated/find-its-own-level platform.

[Vincent]

Are the SGM Tactical VEPR 7.26x54R 20 round magazines adaptable to the Bren?

VEPR 7.62x54R 20 Round Magazine

[Joe H]

Attachment 58115

Are the SGM Tactical VEPR 7.26x54R 20 round magazines adaptable to the Bren?

Vincent,

Hard to tell without having one in hand. They are made of Black Polymer and are advertised as double stack to single feed which is what the Lahti mag is. It is also designed to feed up, the opposite of the Bren.

Doesn't look promising to me but I've been wrong before

Joe

[Peter Laidler]

I'm even more convinced that starting with a good 'known' before you start is the way to go. Tac Adv makes several valid points and has obviously been here beforee, especially with regards the slightly larger base rim diameter. By default, this will reduce the capacity by one mathematically but by doing so, this should make the curvature and platform configuration MORE adaptable. Especially since we might be getting rid of the now unnecessary (and friction causing) follower

[Peter Laidler]

Without the skill and learned depth of knowledge gained by C-130 pilot - and access to the parts I doubt whether your local gunsmith is the man! Why not have a chat over a beer with the man himself, Are you there C-130 pilot?

You can simplify the whole thing by leaving the butt slide, bipod legs and sleeve, gas blast plate etc etc as they are.

[c310pilot]

I have found that a vast majority of gunsmiths really have no clue. They simply have a license so they can own post sample machine guns. Most of the work is farmed out. I have photos and a step by step process all laid out. I can convert a Bren easily enough having done it. All it takes is time as the learning curve is over! You definitely need a mill, and if you want the mag reinforcements a lathe. The parts Peter discussed are all 'frosting' as I like to call it. Bolt on type items except for the gas shield which is easily fabricated. I would be more than happy to discuss.

Joe L and I have some ideas as far as the mag and we are going to put together a couple of frankenmags for giggles to see if we are heading down the right path. Apex gun parts here in the US had Bren mags for $2.00 ea. Cheap for parts, springs followers, and cutting and brazing on a Lahti upper. It will be an interesting concept test to say the least.

[Peter Laidler]

What seems to be the problem with 7.62mm magazines for the 7.62mm L4 Bren conversion. If you haven't got the 30 rounders, then the standard rifle magazines fit and function - as they were made to interchange. And even if you can't get the UK 'big lug' type, the FN type will fit. And if they are a bit loose fore-and-aft, then it's simplicity itself to fabricate the big lug.

Or am I missing something in my old age?

[c310pilot]

What seems to be the problem with 7.62mm magazines for the 7.62mm L4 Bren conversion. If you haven't got the 30 rounders, then the standard rifle magazines fit and function - as they were made to interchange. And even if you can't get the UK 'big lug' type, the FN type will fit. And if they are a bit loose fore-and-aft, then it's simplicity itself to fabricate the big lug.

Or am I missing something in my old age?

The thread kind of got derailed. I have 14 7.62 mags for my L4. The mag conversion is for the 303 guns to shoot 54r. 54r is .18 per round. 7.62 is close to .60 and .303 is usually even more. cheaper than dirt recently had a bunch of hxp for .44 per round to my door. It's all about economy.

[Brian Dick]

I've got plenty of 30 rd L4 mags if in need. Both new and used.